Student Evolution: Cultural Vision for Advancing Scholars - Paperback

by Bill Sinunu (Author)

Student Evolution is designed not only for American scholars, but any academic who wants to better understand and thrive in America. This material prepares students for an ever-changing global environment by detailing the art of creating and fostering solid cross-cultural relationships. Developing appropriate cross-cultural rapports is essential for a rewarding scholastic experience and successful career.

Author Biography

BILL SINUNU, MA, specializes in expanding cultural perspectives and evolving individuals into "Citizens of the World." The best-selling author and University of Chicago-trained Master Facilitator, has always had a passport embossed with an American eagle, but he is a different kind of American. As the son of a US executive, he was born and raised abroad and has extensively explored nearly 100 countries on six continents. As part of a prominent political family, his background gives him a unique understanding of both the world's strengths and its struggles. Sinunu is a charismatic keynote speaker who conducts workshops, seminars and conferences for associations, universities and corporations in the U.S. and overseas A former airline executive who was instrumental in developing JetBlue Airways team oriented culture, Sinunu's insightful material and energetic style lends to captivating presentations garnering kudos from a diverse group of mainstream, corporate and academic fans including the likes of Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, Virgin America Senior Executive Adam Green and Harvard professor Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD.. Additionally, he is a Ted Talk presenter and board member at Purdue University's Center for International Business Education and Research. Sinunu, who is tri-lingual, is a former interpreter for the US Department of Immigration/Customs and was appointed to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services task force. He publishes regularly--adding new cross-cultural travel, business and academic books through the Evolving Globe Series.